Conversion

In Orthodox circles the term convert is often used to describe someone who had:

1. no religious beliefs (i.e. atheism)
2. non-Christian religious beliefs (e.g. Muslim, Buddhist)
3. non-Orthodox or heterodox Christian beliefs (e.g. Roman Catholic, Protestant)

and decided to become a Orthodox Christian. In the later case, the individual may be received in the church by chrismation. In the two former cases, individuals would be received by baptism.

See Also

• Journeys to Orthodoxy
• Cradle Orthodox